"ethical system" meaning in All languages combined

See ethical system on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ethical systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ethical system (plural ethical systems)
  1. (ethics) A particular set of consistent ethical principles. Categories (topical): Ethics Synonyms: moral system
    Sense id: en-ethical_system-en-noun-ayV0nKld Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ethics, human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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